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CULTURE AND CUISINE Post ISD Spanish students enjoyed a variety of traditional foods at a Mexican fiesta celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. | COURTESY PHOTO

CULTURE AND CUISINE Post ISD Spanish students enjoyed a variety of traditional foods at a Mexican fiesta celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Post students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mexican fiesta

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Post ISD Spanish students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a Mexican fiesta highlighting the culture, traditions and foods of Mexico.The celebration also recognized El Grito de Dolores, observed Sept. 16.
RESCUE RIGGING Lubbock Fire Rescue personnel used a specialized rigging system during the rescue of a juvenile trapped in a collapsed cave near the public campsites at Lake Alan Henry on Sept. 18. | COURTESY PHOTO

RESCUE RIGGING Lubbock Fire Rescue personnel used a specialized rigging system during the rescue of a juvenile trapped in a collapsed cave near the public campsites at Lake Alan Henry on Sept. 18. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Juvenile rescued from collapsed cave at Lake Alan Henry Sept. 18

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A juvenile was safely rescued from a collapsed cave near the public campsites at Lake Alan Henry after local and Lubbock emergency responders worked together in a nighttime rescue operation.Shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Lubbock Fire Rescue received a mutual aid request from Garza County...
NOW OPEN Main Street Saloon, at 127 Main Street in Post, opened its doors to the public Sept. 3, bringing a new destination for food, drinks, live music and entertainment to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

NOW OPEN Main Street Saloon, at 127 Main Street in Post, opened its doors to the public Sept. 3, bringing a new destination for food, drinks, live music and entertainment to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Main Street Saloon to host live music, Cajun dinner

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Main Street Saloon will host an evening of live music, food and drinks Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 7 p.m.Marty McCray will provide live music throughout the evening, while Main Street Saloon will serve Cajun stuffed pork tenderloin plates.Owners, Greg and Brittney Carson, invite the community...
FEED SACK CREATIONS Participants in the Garza County AgriLife Extension adult sewing class created tote bags from repurposed feed sacks. | COURTESY PHOTO

FEED SACK CREATIONS Participants in the Garza County AgriLife Extension adult sewing class created tote bags from repurposed feed sacks. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Adult sewing class turns feed sacks into handmade totes

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Garza County residents recently put their sewing skills to work, transforming used feed sacks into handmade tote bags during an adult sewing class hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Garza County on Sunday, Sept. 20.Xane Reiter, Garza County Extension agent for family and community health,...
NEW BOARD MEMBER Brandy Fannon administered the oath of office to Dakota McDonald, who was appointed to fill the open Precinct 1 position on the Garza County Healthcare District Board during its Sept. 16 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW BOARD MEMBER Brandy Fannon administered the oath of office to Dakota McDonald, who was appointed to fill the open Precinct 1 position on the Garza County Healthcare District Board during its Sept. 16 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Garza County Healthcare District adopts no-new-revenue tax rate

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Garza County Healthcare District board adopted its 2026-27 budget and approved a no-new-revenue tax rate during its regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, according to meeting minutes submitted by administrator Brandy Fannon.The board approved a tax rate of 12.63 cents per $100 of taxable...
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SOUTHLAND MENU

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
BREAKFASTMonday, Sept. 21Omelet, Bacon, Toast, Oranges, Juice, Milk VarietyTuesday, Sept. 22 Waffles, Bacon, Bananas Juice, Milk VarietyWednesday, Sept. 23 Frudel, Sausage, Apples Juice, Milk VarietyThursday, Sept. 24Hashbrown Stack, Peaches Juice, Milk VarietyFriday, Sept. 25Biscuits & Gravy,...
Southland ISD students gather in prayer before school Wednesday, Sept. 23, as part of See you at the Pole, an annual student-led prayer event held at school flagpoles across the country. | JENNIFER HOGAN

Southland ISD students gather in prayer before school Wednesday, Sept. 23, as part of See you at the Pole, an annual student-led prayer event held at school flagpoles across the country. | JENNIFER HOGAN

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PRAYER AT THE POLE

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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POST NOTES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Upcoming Events COLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY will be observed Monday, Oct. 12. Federal offices, post offices, and banks will be closed in observance.

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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
During the week of Sept. 4–7, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from eleven cases, with a total of $3,011.40 in fines and fees.• Blackburn, William Speeding 75/55 mph zone, $250.00• Jobe, Matthew Driving While License Invalid, $427.70• Jobe, Matthew Speeding 45/30 mph zone, $331.50• Jobe,...
Pediatric speech therapy services now available in Post

Pediatric speech therapy services now available in Post

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Pediatric speech therapy services now available in Post

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Play & Progress Pediatric Therapy is beginning to schedule pediatric speech therapy sessions in Post, expanding access to child-focused therapy services for area families.The practice, located at 128 E. Main St., is accepting private-pay clients and children covered through Children with Special...
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